Derwyddon Dr Gonzo

Derwyddon Dr Gonzo were a Welsh-language funk and ska band from Llanrug, north west Wales. Having reached number one in Siart C2 (Welsh Language Music Chart), their music has received airplay on BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 1 and Serbian radio.[1] The band performed regularly on the Welsh language scene circuit, in addition to larger festivals such as Latitude Festival, Wakestock, Sŵn, Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau and Maes B at the National Eisteddfod.[2] Their second EP, Chaviach/Bwthyn was released on the Copa Label in 2008. On 27 July 2009 the band released their second album, Stonk!, on the Copa label, and recorded at the Wings for Jesus Studio in Cardiff by Sir Doufus Styles.

Derwyddon Dr Gonzo
From left to right: Ifan Dafydd, Ifan Jams, Ifan Tomos, Cai Dyfan (rear), Sion Garth, Berwyn Jones, Dafydd Meirion, Morys Williams, performing at the Latitude Festival, 2008
Background information
OriginLlanrug, Wales
GenresFunk, Ska, Afro-beat
Years active2005–2011
LabelsCopa (Sain Wales)
Associated actsGwyneth Glyn
Dorian Phillips
Miriam Isaac
Ed Holden (Mr Phormula)
Band Pres Llareggub
WebsiteOfficial site
MembersIfan Tomos – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Llion Gethin – Lead Guitar
Ifan Dafydd - Keyboards
Cai Dyfan - Drums
Dewi Foulkes - Bass
Ifan Jams – Percussion, Rapping
Berwyn Jones - Trumpet
Sion Garth - Cornet
Dafydd Meirion – Tenor Sax
Morys Williams - Baritone Sax

Discography
  • Ffandango (2006)
  • K.O/Madrach (Ciwdod, 2007)
  • Chaviach/Bwthyn (Copa, 2008)
  • Stonk! (Copa, 2009)

Awards
  • Winners of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg's Battle of the Bands competition in 2005[3]
  • Best Live Band - Rock & Pop Awards, BBC Radio Cymru 2009
  • Best Band - Rock & Pop Awards, BBC Radio Cymru 2009

References
  1. "Derwyddon Dr Gonzo yn dod i ben". Golwg360. 2008-10-31. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
  2. "Derwyddon Dr Gonzo yn dod i ben". Golwg360. 2008-10-31. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
  3. Band profile on bbc.co.uk


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